Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling at International Center for Journalists

The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) is pleased to present the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling.

English-speaking journalists who are currently employed by print, broadcast, or internet news outlets in Africa are eligible to enter this contest. For consideration, candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of journalism experience. A published paper must be submitted. The reward includes a $5,000 cash prize and additional perks.

Application Deadline

Application deadline is January 31, 2023.

Eligible Courses

The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is a scheme that looks to reward high-achieving internationals, and it is only available for the course below:

• The candidates must be identified as journalists working in Africa for print, broadcast, and online news media.

Eligible Countries

Students from the following nationalities are eligible:

Scholarship Award Benefit

All of the following will be provided by the university:

• The International Center for Journalists presents the victors with a personalized crystal award and a monetary reward of $5,000. (ICFJ). Additionally, they will have the choice of spending up to two weeks at The Economist’s London headquarters or participating in a custom study tour of US newsrooms.

Degree Type

The Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling is primarily for postgraduate students.

Number of Awards

Not specified

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for the Michael Elliott Award for Excellence in African Storytelling:

• The candidates must be employed by print, broadcast, and internet news outlets in Africa.
• The candidates’ publications have to be sent in between December 1 and December 1 2021–2022.

Application Procedure

The following procedure remains the only viable route to apply properly:

• To be eligible for this prize, applicants must submit an online application form.
• The applicants must present a well-reported article or series that demonstrates excellent storytelling about significant challenges in Africa, a CV, professional references, and other relevant materials.
• Admission Qualifications: Candidates must be journalists with a maximum of 10 years of experience.
• The applicants must be native speakers of the language they publish in, which is probably English.